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Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205

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On the beach, beach towels
A heated pool
Interior
On the beach, beach towels
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6770 sq ft

Popular amenities

9.0 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205

ACT Vacation Rentals presents: Friendly Native #205

A unique third floor 2 bedroom condo with a private sundeck to lay out, enjoy the day and relax watching the sunset. (3rd floor - no elevator)

***Please READ****: this condo is a bit dated. Window treatment & all furnishings are older, we like to ensure guests know this before booking. Please see the pictures. This unit has a rare, private roof top balcony - it is the best feature!! We have many units in the same building that are fresh and updated, but this is not one of them. The price reflects this. It's a good deal for an older unit. If you want modern & updated, we can give you other units in the building to check out for a little more money. If you are okay with 'retro beachy cottage style, no frills, staying at grandma's old beach condo that's a bit out dated' then this place will work fine. No frills people that like camping are a fan of this unit. It definitely does the job for a family beach vacation on a budget.

Retro beachy vibe condo with cable TV and Wi-fi included. Great views, location and large private sundeck. A queen bed in one bedroom, 2 twin beds in the second bedroom and a pull out sofa in the living room. Magnificent Gulf of Mexico views from the living room and private sundeck. All linens & towels are included. The kitchen has dishes, silverware and cooking utensils. The private deck has plenty of room to watch the activities at the pool and the beach.

Come enjoy your St Pete Beach get-away! Literally just cross the street and you are on majestic St Pete Beach enjoying the sand between your toes!

A poolside & beachside condo with gulf views - sunsets are included
The kitchen has pots, pans and all kitchens essentials to enjoy your vacation. This property offers a heated pool with plenty of seating for guests. You can chat it up with neighbors or relax and keep to yourself and read a book.

Distance from Beach:
Please see picture with Friendly Native Condos circled to gauge distance.
Beach is located across the few parking spaces from Condo and over the dunes (boardwalk): 125 feet +/- to the beach 300 +/- feet to the water.
Buildings 100-400 are around the pool, buildings 500-800 are around the shuffleboard Court. This is building 200.

Central heat and air.
Easy check ins
Wi-fi, cable included
Linens & towels are included.
There is a community charcoal/BBQ area on site as well as bike racks.
A close walk to many beach restaurants and bars.
Shopping is close by.
Many guests do not bring a car, however a parking pass is included if needed!
Sorry, no pets allowed per HOA. Strongly enforced.
Coffee machine, blender, toaster & iron included in unit

Walk to great restaurants, beach bars, shops, or enjoy the sunsets on the beach or your private balcony.

Beach Towels are available to rent @ $5 each from ACT Vacation Rentals.
Beach Cabanas, chairs and umbrellas are available for rent directly in front of condos, on the beach. There are also plenty of surf stores within walking distance.

See you at the beach!

Friendly Native Unit #205
Actual physical location: 6700 Beach Plaza, St Petersburg FL 33706
Legal address: 6700 Sunset Way, St Petersburg FL 33706

Property manager

Roger Solem / ACT Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 770 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
St Pete Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Upham Beach Park - 3 min walk
  • Upham Beach - 8 min walk
  • Splash Island Water Park - 14 min walk
  • Pass-a-Grille Beach - 5 min drive
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy B's Beach Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Grille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boulevard Burgers & Tap House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Waterfront - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205 located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Pete Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Upham Beach Park and St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches. Upham Beach and Corey Ave are also within 10 minutes.

Large private balcony with Gulf views! 2 Bedroom condo. FN #205 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 78 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

William W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very old and worn out
I've stayed in the same building before so I expected some age, but this unit looks like it hadn't been upgraded in 40 years. All the furniture was old and worn, several lights didn't work, there were only one or two 3 wire outlets in the unit, and other 2 wire outlets had old-style wood covers that didn't allow plugging in a phone charger. The AC was set to 70 and couldn't be turned lower and the bedroom was always about 5 degrees warmer. It took almost 12 hours before the living room got to 70 (it was a hot day) and I ended up sleeping on the couch because it was too hot in the bedroom. The private balcony is built on the rooftop of the other building, the deck is rotting and the railings are flimsy. I go on these trips to relax and telework during the day and enjoy the evenings. This unit was so old and uncomfortable, I couldn't work. I left 3 days early. If you're looking for a crash pad for college kids, this might work... It reminds me of places I'd stay with fraternity brothers in the 80s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tara C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
VRBO Customer Service is great!
Do not rent this place. It is a 3rd floor walk up and there has not been any maintenance on the unit ever. There was a very strong mold smell and the place is filthy. VRBO was great at helping us communicate with the host and, we did not stay at this property after seeing the condition. Public beach access is right there and parking was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
It is just as described. It is outdated, but clean. It is a great building and location!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

CASSIE M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t “grandmas place”
The couch was filthy and felt like years of sunscreen and who knows what else was sticky. Didn’t want my kids sitting directly on it. The carpet must have never been washed as it made our feet black. There was a lack of the normal (to us) cleaning tools. They expect your dishes washed before you leave but leave you no dish soap and a used sponge. There’s a broom but no dust pan? Mice traps under the sink. The rails on the deck were totally unsafe and there were multiple broken chairs on the patio which made us spend 0 time out there. On top of this, they prewarn you that there is no security- meaning pretty much anyone who wanted to was welcome into the “private pool”. Would never revisit and we felt lied to by the representation of the place online.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Condo
As advertised. Comfy place close to beach. Nice little snack stand in the parking lot just a tiny walk from condo. Breakfast burgers and adult beverages. Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jake M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Stay
Good stay at a location that is walking distance from the beach. Accommodated all of us that needed to go to a conference.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay there again!
Great!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Perfect for families!
We enjoyed our stay in St Pete , location was perfect. So close to beach. The pool was very nice , the kids had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann Marie R.

Location great!
Wish the pillows weren’t flat. Bring slippers, floored carpeting is damp and stinky. Great location and clean pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughters 21st birthday trip
The condo was just as shown online. It was quaint clean and in an excellent location. Roger was the rental manager I worked with and he was very accessible and easy to work with. I highly recommend this place. Again, the condo is as advertised. Very dated. But it’s clean and there is a lot of room inside which worked great for myself, my 21 yr old daughter and my best friend. Very pleased with our stay. The pool area is very nice also! (No bathroom at pool area And no elevators in the buildings here FYI) second time for me at this condo complex and yes I would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan Z., Spanish Fork, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, apartment needs updating.
The location was great, right by the beach with restaurants nearby. Communication with the host was good, and check-in was easy. The apartment itself is very dated, and while it had everything we needed there was one annoyance: most of the electrical plugs only have the two prongs with no ground socket. That meant that we had to hunt around the apartment to find the few outlets with a ground pin in order to plug in a number of our electronics, such as laptop chargers.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Eric R.

Nice beach
Great location lots of restaurants close by and close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

A. S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location, Nostalgic Stay
Property was perfectly positioned for us between Jimmy B's and Toasted Monkey, where our friends where performing. Property was exactly as advertised and just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully located and under advertised beach retreat
Beautifu! We had a great time!! The unit is dated but charming and wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
sun
just what we where looking for
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

patricia b.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hazmat needed
What looked like black mold was around the vents near the ceiling. The vent in the hallway was thick with dust. The furniture was dated but that wouldn’t have been an issue if it had been cleaned since it was bought. The walls and light fixtures need cleaning. We d
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Relaxing comfortable peaceful fun safe and beautiful and affordable Has everything but laundry but I didn’t miss doing it lol Will come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Great location, close to the beach and the property owner was easy to work with!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great deal!
The ad was very clear about what to expect, and we found the condo to be just that. It suited our needs for our travel and the management was easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Carol K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Best Part...walking distance to beach
This unit definitely needs upgrades, but that is how it's advertised. It's for sure over priced, but it depends on how much you value the location. I didn't expect to have to clean the unit to stay comfortably for the price we paid, and the deck with the view was not worth the $$ when the beach was only a 5 min walk. We barely used the deck. The pool is saltwater, that was awesome, but we talked to alot of people by the pool, and there are many other much nicer units in the building for same or less rent. Do your research.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie L.

I love the Friendly Native!
We have been to Friendly Native many times. We understand that each condo has different owners and updated based on owners. I was somewhat surprised by the dated decor and furniture but the condo was clean overall (some stains on carpet and furniture) but overall it "did the trick" for us and we had a nice stay. When talking to Property Manager, he did say there was a "disclaimer" when reserving (which I did not see) and that the price was reduced due to need for updating. I would rent again as long as it was priced accordingly.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like a beach cottage-charming
My cousin and I stayed with our 16 and 17 yr old boys. It was awesome. So much in walking distance for all of us to enjoy-food, beach, pool, stores and even scooters to rent. Being on a budget we did bring a few travel size essentials in our checked bag to avoid the grocery store (and not knowing what was there) and we are glad we did! Dish soap, trash bags, TP, coffee, filters, Kleenex, wipes, baggies. There is a convenience store a little over a block away and grocery store 1.5 mile away. We did pack our own beach towel as they are not provided and may not have been available to rent from ACT when we were there. The bbq is charcoal not gas so you would need to buy lighter and charcoal. Everything was clean and as described - yes it needs updating as stated in the description but we loved it as is!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pat D.

Minor upgrades needed
This property needs some minor repairs and a few upgrades; lighting is not good; toilet needs attention; dishes should be replaced; bathroom sink is bad and electrical outlets need updating. Very good location-lots of food options snd very nice beach area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
I would highly recommend this property! The first condo that we rented from this owner was unfortunately damaged. He emailed me right away and upgraded us to this one. The place is very clean and very cute and comfy. He was very responsive (even when I called at 11 pm for assistance). We will definitely rent from this owner again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Breanna O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best vacation
We truly had the best stay at the friendly native! The room is right across the street from the beach and was the perfect distance for little ones. Our daughter still takes naps and the large deck was perfect for the adults to hang out on while she napped. There was also a closet full of a beach things for us to use. The beach chairs, beach umbrella, roller beach bag, and more! The property was exactly as listed. I truly did feel like I was at my grandmas beach cottage, but we felt like we couldn’t have asked for a better place. We definitely will use this location for future vacation stays.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022